AvTalk Episode 84: Completing the trifecta

AvTalk Episode 84: Completing the trifecta

Author: Flightradar24 May 8, 2020 Duration: 47:59

On this episode of AvTalk, more airlines say goodbye to sizable portions of their fleets while one airline will press an A380 into cargo service. And pilot Jon Weiswasser joins us to talk about his trifecta—landing at Newark, La Guardia, and JFK during the same flight in a Vans RV-8. Fleet retirements spreading far and […]

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Every Friday, the team at Flightradar24 opens the hangar doors for a conversation that goes far beyond just tracking flights. AvTalk-Aviation Podcast is hosted by Ian Petchenik and Jason Rabinowitz, two genuine enthusiasts whose curiosity is as vast as the skies they discuss. This isn't a technical manual, but a weekly gathering for anyone who feels that familiar pull to look up at the sound of a jet engine. You'll hear the latest news shaping the industry, from new aircraft developments to airline culture, alongside deeper explorations into the history, places, and societal impact of flight. The discussions are grounded in expertise yet remain completely accessible, whether you're just discovering your inner avgeek or you live and breathe all things aviation. With regular special guests adding their perspectives, each episode feels like sitting in on a fascinating conversation among friends who love to share what they know. Tune in for your regular dose of everything that makes aviation endlessly compelling.
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AvTalk Episode 285: How much cocaine can you fit in a Gulfstream? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:22
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Delta A350 clips a CRJ-900, knocking the regional jet’s tail off. Brazilian investigators release their preliminary report on the crash of VoePass flight 2283. Boeing reaches a tentati…
AvTalk Episode 284: When protection doesn’t protect you [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:37
On this week’s AvTalk, a fuel hose failure on a Cathay Pacific A350 prompts fleet-wide inspections of the Trent XWB engine. Russian investigators release their preliminary report on the Gazpromavia SuperJet crash—and inc…
AvTalk Episode 283: When the door guy goes on vacation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:04
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss Dominic Gates and Paige Cornwell’s article in this week’s Seattle Times detailing how the door plug on the Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX was reinstalled without the proper bolts,…
AvTalk Episode 282: Just when everything was starting to go well [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
On this week’s episode, Boeing’s 777X test fleet is grounded after separated or cracked thrust links are found on all three aircraft. An update on the VoePass 2283 investigation. Elliott Management, the activist investor…
AvTalk Episode 281: VoePass 2283 crash discussion with Steve Giordano [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:34
On this week’s AvTalk, we’re joined by Nomadic Aviation Group founder and pilot Steve Giordano to discuss the circumstances around the crash of VoePass flight 2283. Giordano breaks down some of the important terms surrou…
AvTalk Episode 280: Hear ye, hear ye says the NTSB [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:36
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the NTSB holds two days of investigative hearings on the Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX exit door plug blow out. What we learned from the hearings and what we still don’t know. Tensions in th…
AvTalk Episode 279: Boeing chooses its new CEO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:18
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Ned Russell and his dog Heathrow to break down the appointment of Kelly Ortberg as Boeing’s new CEO. We also unpack Boeing’s second quarter earnings report, which while n…
AvTalk Episode 278: Gary O’Donnell, A321XLR head of program [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:11
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the Crowd Strike outage and why it took Delta Air Lines so much longer than everyone else to get their operations back on track. The FAA is increasing scrutiny of Southwest Ai…
AvTalk Episode 277: Finally, some good news for Boeing! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:24
On this week’s episode, Ian heads to the basement because TORNADO is in the METAR. And it’s finally some good news for Boeing as the 777-9 begins certification test flights. A Gazpromavia Superjet crashes outside of Mosc…
AvTalk Episode 276: Wait, who’s cleared for takeoff!? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:31
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing agrees to plead guilty to felony charges, the NTSB issues its preliminary report on the Southwest Airlines flight that experienced “Dutch roll,” and two CRJ-900s come closer than…